The summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous—for pets and people. It’s difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone thick humidity, but things really get tough in areas that are hit with the double blow of intense heat and storm-caused power outages, sometimes with tragic results. We can help you keep your pets…
Young children with family dogs were 23 percent less likely to have social interaction problems than children whose households do not have a dog, some recent research suggests. The finding comes from an analysis of data from a three-year study of 1,646 households with preschool children ages 2 to 5. Specifically, the researchers found that…
Focus Dog Training wants to pay respect to Police K9 Sultan. Yarmouth Police Department: “One by one they came to say goodbye and scratch his head. The morning was brutally cold in South Portland, Maine, but none of the two dozen police officers, firefighters, and EMT technicians from across the state who gathered around Shane Stephenson’s…
Pay attention to how the trainer communicates with you and answers your questions. How knowledgeable are they about your dog’s breed? How familiar are they with your dog’s problems or your requests? Years on the training field count big. If you came to me when I was in the business for a year, I had…
1. Military Working Dog History Dogs have been involved in armed forces almost as long as people have been. The Romans, Greeks and Egyptians are all recorded to have used the four-legged friends in battle. It is only since World War II that the U.S. military has formally recorded dogs as part of the force…
According to the Guinness Book of World Records the oldest dog was 29 years 5 months, an Australian cattle-dog named Bluey, owned by Les Hall of Rochester, Victoria, Australia. Bluey was obtained as a puppy in 1910 and worked among cattle and sheep for nearly 20 years.1 In honor of Bluey’s 29 years, here are 29…
Rick loves working with dogs at all stages of their life. From obedience training and aggressive behavior to puppy spectating and even boarding, Rick is voted as one of the dog trainers in Conroe, Huntsville, Magnolia, Montgomery, The Woodlands, & Willis. Discounts available for seniors, active-duty and retired military, and families who train multiple dogs.…
At first I was skeptical of dog training due to the fact that my dogs do not listen AT ALL. I have already seen them start to get better. I really enjoy this program and am looking forward to future sessions! My dogs Bailey and Jaxson seem to love it too. Current update: Both dogs have…
Rick has worked with me and my newly adopted three-year-old Belgium Malinois since November 2018; the The results are amazing.Rick has enabled me to confidently use the training he has taught me; and, to apply them so I can teach my dog Hank anything. It goes way beyond the actual, physical training done in person. Ricks responses…
Getting out with your Dog – Camping Have you ever wanted to take your dog camping, but have been worried about behavior issues?? Ticks? Getting lost? This is the blog post for you. One of the best ways for families to bond with their dog is to get outside and get moving! Because camping is…